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05/02/2024 11:34 am  

@myanthony, it's a horrible task trying to find something you don't know what it looks like and where it could be. Ours (as you saw in the video) was actually inside the heat pump unit so we needed to remove side panels to get it in. We then had it moved indoors for a much easier cleaning experience.

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Topic starter 05/02/2024 11:56 am  

@editor yes we opened panels but it was just loads of wires I’ll pass on all Info he might know what Y filter is or where to find I think he’s just scared to break it


   
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05/02/2024 12:15 pm  

I can't see one anywhere in that internal pipework, and there won't be one under the external lagging...

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Topic starter 05/02/2024 12:24 pm  

@hughf thanks I pulled back lagging doesn’t look like that should be opened

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Topic starter 05/02/2024 12:29 pm  
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These are filters inside I tried the silver one other week and it was clear don’t know if these stop flow though


   
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05/02/2024 12:32 pm  

@myanthony 

The 'Y' strainer should be in the return pipework probably just through the wall inside your home.


   
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Topic starter 05/02/2024 12:51 pm  

@derek-m ok thanks I’ve no idea how they down that as old biomass is there I’ll have a look thank you


   
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05/02/2024 1:02 pm  

@myanthony

The 'Y' strainer is not that large and could have been lagged over. If you feel along the insulation for any bumps, or if you find anything sticking out of the insulation then post a photo.

It would also be useful if you could check along both the flow and return pipework and if you find anything that is not insulated then post a close-up photo so that it can be identified.

Are you certain that any electrically operated valves are fully open?


   
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05/02/2024 1:24 pm  

Posted by: @derek-m
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Are you certain that any electrically operated valves are fully open?

That is a good point. Our UFH Honeywell valve died two years ago leading to cold zones. It wasn't responsible for the flow errors, but worth checking.

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Topic starter 05/02/2024 2:51 pm  

This is what’s coming inside 


   
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Topic starter 05/02/2024 2:53 pm  
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Topic starter 05/02/2024 2:55 pm  

These two look like the only pipes that could release any water/blockage? 


   
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